For those who have been asking, is UNILAG Post-UTME form out for 2026? When is the date for 2026 UNILAG Post-UTME examination? How do I register for UNILAG Post-UTME before the deadline? In this article, you shall find below the latest UNILAG Post UTME 2026/2027 Updates as at today.
Candidates who will not be sixteen (16) years old by 31st October, 2026 are ineligible and should not apply.
Candidates who do not participate in the Post-UTME screening process will not be admitted.
Former University students whose admission was withdrawn due to poor academic performance or absence status could reapply on the condition that the new admission be for a different program/course than the previous program/course. Any student who has been expelled from the University will not be admitted again.
Any student who has been expelled from the University will not be admitted again.
200 is the required general cut off mark.
Application cost is N2000. See details below.
University of Lagos, UNILAG Post-UTME screening for the 2026/2027 academic session is scheduled to hold online from Monday, July 27, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES:
Candidates who made University of Lagos their first choice in the 2026/2027 UTME and scored 200 and above are eligible for screening. In addition, candidates must possess five (5) credit passes at one sitting in relevant O/level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Only candidates who must have uploaded their O’level results on the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) on or before 9th September, 2026 will be considered for admission.
Candidates, who will not be sixteen (16) years of age by 30th September, 2026 are not eligible and need not apply.
Candidates who do not participate in the Post-UTME Screening will not be considered for admission.
Screening Fee: N2,000, Administrative Fee: N3,500.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Eligible candidates should log on to University of Lagos website www.unilag.edu.ng and then, take the following steps:
- Click on Admissions
- Click on Post-UTME Application
- Login with UTME number as username and surname in lowercase
- Generate and print payment advice
- Proceed to any commercial bank to make payment or pay online.
- Return to the University portal to complete the screening form.
- Print Post-UTME Examination Pass
POST-UTME TEST:
University of Lagos online registration for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise for admission into ALL COURSES/PROGRAMMES for the 2025/2026 Academic Year will commence from Monday, 27th July to Wednesday 20th August, 2026.
However read further for an important Notice below:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The University shall not conduct Post-UTME for the 2026/2027 undergraduate admission. Screening for admission will be based on the verified JAMB scores and WAEC/GCE/NECO/Cambridge O’level uploaded on JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
ENQUIRIES:
Further clarification may be obtained via e-mail:admissions@unilag.edu.ng and the following phone numbers: 08182716045, 07043359831, 07026079596 and 09058702877.
Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines and obtain necessary clarifications.
The University has zero tolerance for drug abuse, any student found wanting shall lose his/her studentship.
Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo F. Ipaye, FNIM
Registrar and Secretary to Council
UNILAG Post-UTME Form 2025: Cut-off mark, Eligibility And Registration Details.
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Brief history about UNILAG
University of Lagos, UNILAG was established in 1962. There are currently three campuses in Yaba and Surulere.
While two of its campuses are in Yaba (the main campus in Akoka and the newly established campus at the former School of Radiography), its College of Medicine is in Idi-Araba, Surulere.
It is noteworthy that all three campuses are located on the Lagos Mainland. On 802 acres of land in Akoka, North Eastern Yaba, its main campus is largely surrounded by the scenic view of the Lagos lagoon.
Enrollment in the university has grown from 131 students in 1962 to over 40,000 today. The University employs 3,365 people, who are divided as follows: 1,386 Administrative Personnel and Technical Staff, 1,164 Junior Staff, and 813 Academic Staff.
Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Business Administration, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law, Pharmacy, Science, and Social Sciences are the current faculties at the University of Lagos.
UNILAG, as the university is affectionately known, also grants Master’s and Doctorate degrees in the majority of the aforementioned programs.
It also has two Centers: the Center for Human Rights and the Center for African Regional Integration and Borderland Studies. The University’s Distance Learning Institute (DLI) also provides courses in Accounting, Business Administration, Science Education, and Library / Information Sciences.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is UNILAG open to second choices candidates?
No! When it comes to admission, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) does not accept candidates who are ranked second in JAMB. UNILAG will not accept a second choice candidate for admission, whether they are UTME or Direct Entry candidates.
Is the combination of WAEC and NECO accepted by UNILAG?
Will the combination of WAEC and NECO be accepted by UNILAG? Yes, the University of Lagos allows candidates to combine their WAEC and NECO results in order to be admitted to specific departments.
What Is Post UTME Cut-Off Marks For UNILAG?
Candidates who chose the University of Lagos as their first choice in the 2026 UTME and received a score of 200 or higher are eligible for screening. Furthermore, candidates must have five (5) credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at one sitting.
When can you apply to UNILAG?
The candidate must be SIXTEEN (16) years old by the 31st of October of this year of admission.
How much are UNILAG’s school fees?
UNILAG school fees for new students in 2026/2027:
Students pursuing science-related courses pay around 70,000 naira in school fees. Non-science students’ school fees are estimated to be 60,000 naira.
How much is the UNILAG fee for new students?
That’s a good question. I am pleased to inform you that the acceptance fee for new UNILAG students is 20,000 naira.
How much does a private hostel in UNILAG cost?
How much does the UNILAG hostel fee cost? The cheapest university of Lagos hostel costs 25,000 naira, while the most expensive and best costs 65,000 to 85,000 naira. If you do not want to live on campus, there are some off-campus hostels in UNILAG, but the fees are quite different.
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